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[QUOTE=jandy44;4695416]
ahhhh!!!!! I have had had two boxers. Cleo and Freddie. Freddie had a brain tumor and was taken from us prematurely. I miss him so much. Just to change the subject.

Yes i think your right. I'll keep you posted, but i'm sure you will hear more from me.

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[QUOTE=jandy44;4695416]Yep it does, snow, but it is usually very short for a few days at most, and once it even got to about six inches, (the spanish built snowmen on the bonnets of their cars, and drove around with them,, On the Motorways as well , really wierd!!,, The kids go crazy on home made sleds or just plastic bread crates, on the hills),, in fact when it snows its seems like a bit of a fiesta starts, but to be clear, it snows briefly, can cover the ground then the sun comes out and its gone few days at most!!,
But it can be quite chilly, end of Jan and Febuary!!!!!! and that is more important, you would be well advised to get a house with a good heating system,

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[QUOTE=prettypolly90;4694703]we did exactly the same as you. Our very first ever visit to spain we fell in love with (and bought) the house we now own.
we hadnt realised that work was impossible to come by and my hubby has since gone back and just comes over to visit me! lol. but i love it sooooo much. i dont regret a single minute of it. im learning spanish and doing ermm...not too bad.
we'v been here 2 years now and im not far from yeccla. about 20 mins drive. I live just outside sax in a small village called salinas. just love it
Hi dave (countryboy) :thumbsup:

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[QUOTE=angie mccready;4697384][QUOTE=prettypolly90;4694703]
we did exactly the same as you. Our very first ever visit to spain we fell in love with (and bought) the house we now own.

How does your husband feel being away from you and I assume you have family? I'm worried that when my husband is back at home working i will be lonely. Not so much during the day as I am sure I will find things to fill my time but the nights can be quite lonely on your own.

Dont you find it strange when he comes home, like he's intruding? I know my biggest problem is going to be my two year old. I'm the one who sets all the boundaries. Even now I have to be firm with my husband when I think he is breaking them. If he is going to be away for long periods (probably 3 weeks at a time) its going to be such a nightmare as he is so possessive over her.

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[QUOTE=Solarwhizz;4696832]:cool: :rofl: That sounds like fun. More snow than we get here then!!!!

Would you say that it rained quite a bit, when we stayed with people in Viellena they said that it rains more there and that the road had been washed away. But I'm definitely warming to the idea.

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[QUOTE=prettypolly90;4699893][QUOTE=angie mccready;4697384]we managed to stay here together for 18 months. He went back 2nd January and i havent seen him since!! lol. Hes coming on monday for 10 days, and hopefully if he can get work with the digger hes bringing ovr he may well stay for good.
i'll let u know if it feels like hes intruding lol
iv got my laptop that keeps me occupied in the evenings, but in the summer, it will be better cos i will be out and about mixing with the locals in the bars etc (helps with learning the language too) Ive joined a local ladies group that meets every friday for shopping trips, local lunches, and BBQ's in the evenings. I must admit, it hasnt been easy this winter as the weathers been crap so felt a bit isolated.

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[QUOTE=angie mccready;4700000][QUOTE=prettypolly90;4699893]Wow thats a long time, not sure I could cope with being on my own that length of time.

I like the sound of the local ladies group, are the ladies english or spanish or perhaps even both? I was kinda relying on making friends through my daughter, but after being on the forums I seems I might not need to.

Do you have children? I admire your courage getting out and about mixing with the locals especially during the winter months.

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[QUOTE=prettypolly90;4700033][QUOTE=angie mccready;4700000]all the ladies are english and a lovely bunch i might add lol
im sure u will make friends with having such a young daughter. but at the end of the day, its down to you to make the effort, which im sure u will do.
i brought up 6 kids, 3 step kids and 3 i suffered for myself. bless 'em. they are all grown up now and looking after my 8 grandchildren, and all still back in UK.
i dont condider myself old yet lol (51) and u sound a lot younger than me, but if u would like to meet up when u get here, that would be nice.

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[QUOTE=angie mccready;4700316][QUOTE=prettypolly90;4700033]I have just turned 40, so not that young :lol: I started late (enjoyed the high life too much when I was young, a pint glass seemed far more important than a dirty nappy). My husband is in his 50's though so he has had to start again, he has 2 grown up kids both in their 20's.

I'd love to meet up that would be great thanks. I'll keep you posted on our progress.

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[QUOTE=angie mccready;4700316][QUOTE=prettypolly90;4700033]I'm close to your age - we could all three arrange to meet up :) I will be over there 2nd week in May (though it could take a couple of weeks to settle in) my daughter is 30 PP so maybe closer to your age :)

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Hi Polly.
My name is Dean and I run the yeclaserve site. I'm not here to advertise it but I can help to answer your questions so I thought I'd sign up.

At present there are four families in Yecla with young kids that all go to School in Yecla. I have a 13 month old girl too.
Nearly everybody knows eachother but we do not congregate all of the time. We do meet up for parties, BBQ's, etc.

Schooling is very good in Yecla, at present they are rebuilding new Schools on the edge of town so as to move them all from the centre.

We had snow in Yecla last year. It started at about 4pm and when we woke up in the morning there was a four inch blanket everywhere. Me being a bit of a kid, went with some friends to the top of the Yecla hill and it seemed everyman and his dog had the same idea. It was great fun, I even saw a guy skiing. The next day it had all gone.
Mark my words, If you do decide to move to the town, It will not be long before you make plenty of friends. All the women go to the market on Wednesday. We call it ladies day. Where abouts is the property situated that you are keen on?

Bye for now and if there is anything else you'd like to know, then fire away.

Dean
Hey Solarwhizz :thumbsup:

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[QUOTE=Lionda;4701538][QUOTE=angie mccready;4700316]sounds great to me. Ive got a bunch of family coming over on 28th april, and they dont stop streaming in til the end of may, but that also gives u time to settle in so i look forward to meeting up with u say around early june?

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[QUOTE=angie mccready;4701607][QUOTE=Lionda;4701538]
Sounds good to me - I'll pm you my Spanish number before we leave for Spain :thumbup:

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Hi Dean

I have visited Yeclaserve but haven't really had the opportunity to have a good look. My time is precious and any spare moment is spent with my daughter, most of my internet searching is done when I'm at work.

The place we are looking at is eight kilometers from the town, in the mountains. We plan to come over again fairly soon to have a really good look around. We hope to visit the schools/nurserys too. Am I right in assuing that there would only be one school I need to view or are there several? What about nurserys? We will be child free so no inhibitions:lol:

On a personal issue, I like to do my sports (I try and keep fit) so I would be keen to join a gym or swimming pool.

My Spanish is worse than my French so to take lessons would be an urgent must. Any recomemdations?

Everybody on here has been so helpful and friendly, I'm sure I would make friends easily. I am quite a social person and I'm sure when i'm out there there would be no holding me back. You'll probably see my cycling around with a toddler in tow.

Thanks your making yourself known.

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[QUOTE=Lionda;4701538][QUOTE=angie mccready;4700316]Your all so Kind, i will let you know when we come over next it would be great to meet you. Please let me know how your getting on I would love to hear your stories.

Is your daughter coming with you to Spain?